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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1949

Page

6

McKune and Roth United in Marriage at Christian Tabernacle

Helen Darlene McKune daughter of Mr and Mrs John McKune wed Robert Joseph Roth of Mt Pleasant in a single ring ceremony at the Christian Tabernacle. Rev W J Stevers presided with Dorothy McKune and Wayne Rich as attendants. The couple will reside at 909 N Marion Ave Washington. Roth is custodian of the Wayland grade school.

Christian Tabernacle Helen Darlene MekKune John McKune Robert Joseph Roth Mt. Pleasant Seth Roth W. J. Stevers Dorothy McKune Wayne Rich Mt Pleasant Marion Avenue Washington Roth Wayland

H H Club Meets With Mrs Hesseltine

The H. H. club met Thursday afternoon with Mrs William Hesseltine, nine members attended, Mrs Walter Herning served as new president and led a short business meeting, club books were distributed, refreshments were provided by the hostess with help from Mrs Don Holmes and Mrs Forrest Walker, June’s meeting will be with Mrs Ted Bivans and Mrs Elva Givans.

H. H. Club William Hesseltine Walter Herning Don Holmes Forrest Walker Ted Bivans Elva Givans

Farmerettes 4-H Club Hosts Cooperative Supper

The Farmerettes 4 H club met Friday for a cooperative supper. Members shared dishes and discussed upcoming community activities.

Farmerettes 4-H Club

Top on Hogs $19.25

Weather note reports warm humid conditions with considerable cloudiness for the day ahead. The forecast anticipates continued warmth and humidity into tomorrow for the area's Hog event.

Sojka Club Holds Meeting Names Delegates and Topics

On the lawn at Mrs. Ray Sojka the club held a discussion of supreme activities led by Mrs. Sojka. Lovila Sojka was nominated to represent the county at the conservation camp this summer. Lovila Sojka named state convention delegate and LuElla and Shirley Escher elected to district camp. Mary Knotek presided at the business meeting.

Ray Sojka Lovila Sojka Lovlla Sojka LuElla Shirley Escher Mary Knotek Joe Knotek Sojka

Pre Nuptial Shower for Norma Sleichter in Kalona

Norma Sleichter, soon to wed Earl ey on June 7, was the guest of honor at a miscellaneous shower hosted Thursday evening by Mrs. Reese Trusler in Kalona. The evening featured various games providing entertainment and pink themed refreshments and favors.

Kalona Norma Sleichter Earley Reese Trusler

Major League Standings

United Press reports the latest Major League Baseball standings and team positions across the American and National Leagues with current win loss records and projectable gaps. The update notes lead teams in each league and anticipates upcoming schedules.

City Swimming Meet Set At Washington YMCA

Plans for the city wide meet at the Washington YMCA Friday evening are complete. The event starts at 6:45 with 60 boys from four town sections competing. Parents and friends are urged to attend as ribbons go to first through third in each event and a team medal is awarded to the top point scorer.

Washington Ymca

Honoree Receives Gifts From Large Guest List

The honoree was presented an array of gifts by guests including Mrs. Ralph Sleichter Mrs. A A Jackson Mrs. Lyle Fry Mrs. George W Fry Marie Jackson Mrs. Ford Skola Carol Stumpf Dorotha Sleichter Mrs. Floyd Walker Gloria Kerr Mrs. Willis W Gingerich Norma Jane Te Bockhorst Mrs. Nettie Page Nadine Hochstetler Vera Strickler Mrs. Eugene Way and the hostess.

Hospital admits and births reported in today’s tally

Admitted yesterday include Sam Christner R3 surgical Fred Stigers Columbus Junction medical Darlene Goodwin Washington surgical Mrs Charles Meek Brighton surgical Mrs eBorge Gier Brighton medical Dismissed yesterday include Mrs Leonard P Horman and son Wellman Mrs Myron White and son R38 Mrs William Wagaman and daughter Wellman Mrs Wayne Freel and daughter Wellman Today includes Mrs Charles Chalupa and son Ainsworth Birth Saturday to Mr and Mrs Lyle McKean Conesville a daughter at 3 26 p m

Sam Christner Surgical Fred Stigers Columbus Junction Darlene Goodwin Washington Charles Meek Brighton eBorge Gier Leonard Pohren

Indians Struggle In Warm Weather Hope For Pickups

In New York the champion Indians endure a rough weekend with a 0-19 shutout loss in Chicago as Lou Boudreau pins woes on chilly, wet early games. White Sox pitchers Wight and Gettel shut out Cleveland while New York Yankees drop two to the Athletics in a split doubleheader.

Indians White Sox Yankees New York Cleveland Lou Boudreau Chicago Comiskey Park Boudreau Bill Wight al Gettel New York Yankee Yanks

Washington YMCA Seeks Ottawa Camp Registrations

Washington boys are urged to reserve spots for the Ottumwa YMCA camp Camp Arrowhead, run by the Ottumwa Y, will run five weeks with Washington participation the week of July 10 to July 17. Fees are 12 dollars per week. Complete details are at the Washington YMCA.

Washington Ottumwa Ymca Washington Group Arrowhead Ottumwa “‘Y Washington Ymca

All-Stars to Meet At Green Field for Practice Session

Softball players from the Washington Softball league are urged to attend the Greenfield workout tonight at 7 30. The Stewart Crane All Star nine will practice under lights and a second session is set for Wednesday. They will play Friday night games during the regular league season and will be formed from six regular teams.

Washington Stewart & Crane Greenfield Stewart & Crane All-Star

Ed Conner Leaves For Los Angeles For Ill father

Ed Conner departed Saturday for Los Angeles California to be with his father John Conner who is seriously ill.

Ed Conner Los Angeles Calif John Conner

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